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Keeme Family History

Keeme Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Keene, Keele, Kemme, Keefe, Keese, Kemp, Reese, Keane, Keel, Keim

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Where is the Keeme family from?

You can see how Keeme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keeme family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keeme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Keeme families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Keeme's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keeme families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keeme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Keeme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keeme census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 78 immigration records available for the last name Keeme. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Keeme. For the veterans among your Keeme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keeme lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Keeme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keeme in 1985 was 17, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keeme ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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